Rivers United, Nigeria’s solely consultant within the CAF Confederations Cup, have been drawn towards Algerian giants USM Algiers within the quarter-finals of the competitors, Soccernet.ng reviews.
Rivers United left it late within the group stage earlier than sealing qualification to the knockout rounds. A One hundredth-minute purpose from Kazie Godswill sealed a 2-1 win over Goals FC, which ensured that they completed second of their group.
The attracts for the quarter-finals befell on Tuesday, and the fixtures at the moment are recognized. The Satisfaction of Rivers have a troublesome job on their palms, as they will play USM Algiers.
The Algerian facet completed prime of the group with 13 factors from their six video games. They gained 4 of their video games, drew one, and misplaced one.
Rivers United will play the primary leg at residence on the Yakubu Gowon Stadium in Port Harcourt on March 30, whereas the second leg will happen on April 7 on the Stade Omar Hammadi Stadium in Algiers.
Typically, Nigerian golf equipment haven’t been performing effectively on the continent. They’ve typically faltered towards North African groups. Coach Stanley Eguma and his lads must be at their greatest tactically and technically to surmount the hurdle.
To face an opportunity of qualifying, Rivers United must get an enormous win from the primary leg in Port Harcourt.